Edin Dzeko signs one-year extension with Schalke 04

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with FC Schalke 04, committing to lead the club's return to Germany's top flight for the upcoming Bundesliga season. The 40-year-old Bosnian international's new deal was confirmed by the club on Monday, August 3, 2026, rewarding his pivotal role in securing promotion from the second division last season.

Dzeko joined Schalke on a free transfer in January 2026, arriving from Italian side Fiorentina on a short-term deal. Despite a shoulder injury, he made an immediate impact, scoring six goals and providing three assists in just 11 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga. His contributions were crucial as Schalke clinched promotion with a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf in May, ending the club's three-year absence from the top division.

In a statement released by the club, Dzeko reflected on the achievement, calling promotion one of the highlights of his career and expressing his continued passion for the game. He stated that football has driven him throughout his life and that he remains hungry to help the team compete in the Bundesliga.

Schalke's sporting director, Youri Mulder, praised Dzeko's influence both on and...